Ceramics: Intro to Handbuilding

Instructor	Mary Schneider
Schedule	Tuesdays · 12:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Dates	October 11 – November 29, 2022
Ages	Adults
Type	Onsite
Medium	Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture
Level	All Levels
Cost	Members $342.00 · Non-Members $398.00

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Handbuilding with clay is fun and relaxing – and a wonderful beginners introduction to ceramics.

Join us in a supportive, low-pressure setting for hands-on overview of fundamental handbuilding techniques including pinch pots, coiling, and slab construction. Learn the basics needed to make your own unique functional and decorative ceramic objects from start to finish. Project ideas will be provided, but feel free to bring your own too. No prior ceramics experience necessary!

Student Supply List:

• Clay must be purchased at Main Line Art Center
• Basic pottery tool kit (available for purchase from art center)
• Apron
• Sketchbook or notebook
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Sharpie marker
• Scoring tool – a serrated rib or regular old fork works fine
• Optional: items to press into clay to create texture or shapes – for example: old lace dollies, leaves, rubber stamps, mesh produce bags, cookie cutters  * be sure to only bring item sthat you dont mind getting dirty with clay